• What is Flexible Legal Talent?

    What is Flexible Legal Talent? Flexible legal talent refers to experienced attorneys and legal professionals who provide interim, contract, or project-based support to law firms and in-house legal departments. These professionals join your team for a defined period or specific need, working alongside your existing staff with the same level of skill, judgment, and professionalism…

  • Insights on Legal Leadership from ACC Annual Meeting 2025

    Leadership in the legal profession continues to evolve — shaped by new expectations, changing team dynamics, and a growing emphasis on connection and trust. At this year’s Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting, Latitude invited in-house counsel and legal department leaders to pause and share their own perspectives on what great leadership looks like today.…

  • Business Etiquette: A Leadership Perspective on Connection and Trust

    By: Tori Keith. Since 2017, Tori has been a certified Business Etiquette Trainer with the Emily Post Institute, and she trains attorneys on specific topics relevant to professionalism in the legal industry. Etiquette as the Foundation of Leadership Relationships When most people hear the word “etiquette,” they picture a list of outdated rules, like knowing which…

  • Building Resilient Legal Teams Through Recognition and Mattering

    How do you build a workplace culture that supports both high performance and personal well-being? For in-house legal teams, this question can become overshadowed by the pace of business. But as founder and CEO of the Stress and Resilience Institute, Paula Davis, reminded us in her recent appearance on the Leveraging Latitude podcast, recognition and…

  • GC Perspectives on Career Growth and Leadership

    Written by Michelle Culligan, this article was originally published in the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel members LinkedIn group.   Over the course of my legal career—first as a GC and now as a partner at Latitude supporting legal department and law firm leaders across industries—I’ve had countless conversations about what it takes to become…

  • Leading with Intention: Your First 6 Months as General Counsel

    The transition into a general counsel or CLO role is both exciting and demanding—an opportunity to lead with impact and strategic alignment across the business. Whether you’re launching a legal function or taking the reins of an established department, your first six months carry high expectations and a steep learning curve—but also a rare opportunity…

  • Thriving in the Law: Well-Being Resources for Legal Leaders

    Last updated: May 6, 2026 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re continuing our focus on attorney well-being with a curated roundup of resources that inform, inspire, and support. From burnout to belonging, and from redefining success to building resilient, high-performing teams—these podcasts, webinars, and articles spotlight insights from Latitude and leading voices across…

  • Simple Leadership Habits that Nurture Connection at Work

    As the legal industry observes Well-Being Week in Law—with this year’s theme, The Social Rx: Boosting Well-Being with Connection—it’s a timely moment to reflect on how legal leaders can build meaningful, lasting connections with their teams. At first blush, connection may sound like a “nice to have”—easily overshadowed by workload demands and deadlines. But it’s…

  • Flex Talent, Real Impact: 4 Stories of Agility in Legal Departments

    Flex Talent, Real Impact: 4 Stories of Agility in Legal Departments Agility can be a powerful tool for in-house legal teams, especially in the face of fluctuating workloads and uncertain economic conditions. Adaptable solutions help legal departments continue to support business objectives, mitigate risk, and maintain efficiency amid change—or even uncertainty. Traditional hiring models often…

  • Navigating Workload Fluctuations with Strategic Agility

    Leveraging Flexible Legal Talent to Strategically Navigate Workload Variability In-house legal departments operate in fast-paced, dynamic environments where shifting business priorities, evolving market trends, and regulatory changes naturally lead to fluctuating workloads. Whether it’s supporting high-stakes transactions, managing complex compliance updates, or handling an influx of commercial contracts, legal teams are tasked with maintaining high…